Replacement Work 335d

doomsday runner · 05-19-2018, 10:06 AM

I collected my new M4 4 weeks ago and love it. Now its time to look for a replacement for my work horse (335d GT). Test drove a new Golf R today and to be honest I was very disappointed. Not that its a bad car or did anything bad, but just totally boring and uninspiring. Looking towards a M240i or M140i now. What are your thoughts?

teaston · 05-19-2018, 10:11 AM

If thinking M240i you might as well get an M2 with the price they are now!

doomsday runner · 05-19-2018, 10:39 AM

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If thinking M240i you might as well get an M2 with the price they are now!

Company vehicle, they will allow me to get a M240i, but not an M2.

teaston · 05-19-2018, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

If thinking M240i you might as well get an M2 with the price they are now!

Company vehicle, they will allow me to get a M240i, but not an M2.

M240i it is then, if you can live without HUD.

NotGotABimmer23 · 05-19-2018, 10:52 AM

Id get something a bit more practical than a 240i. Thats less practical than an m4 as well as being less fun. How about a 340i touring or a 440i GC? No idea what budget is but X3 is a good option.

doomsday runner · 05-19-2018, 11:06 AM

I have had 3 x 335d's and a 435d, just want a change now I have the M4 also.

doomsday runner · 05-19-2018, 11:12 AM

Was really thinking Golf R or Audi S3 Saloon. Seen so many good reports of Golf R, but just seemed a little dull on test today.

KCH1984 · 05-19-2018, 11:40 AM

S4 Avant?

Rudz · 05-19-2018, 11:48 AM

640d? With all the deals currently on?

Hooded · 05-19-2018, 02:28 PM

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M140i. You won't be disappointed

I'd go for the M240i its a better looking car than the M140i

Hooded · 05-19-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by doomsday runner

Company vehicle, they will allow me to get a M240i, but not an M2.

Interesting acceleration comparison ..

MackM4Comp · 05-19-2018, 03:18 PM

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Interesting acceleration comparison ..

That’s really interesting, I’ve just watched a couple of other timed acceleration videos of each and they say the same, the M2 is way slower above a 100mph and by the time it gets to 155mph it’s miles behind. Bummer if you’ve got an M2 ☹️

teaston · 05-19-2018, 03:32 PM

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That’s really interesting, I’ve just watched a couple of other timed acceleration videos of each and they say the same, the M2 is way slower above a 100mph and by the time it gets to 155mph it’s miles behind. Bummer if you’ve got an M2 ☹️

Only a bummer on roads without corners on them!

MackM4Comp · 05-19-2018, 04:02 PM

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Only a bummer on roads without corners on them!

True and they look miles better, just surprised how sluggish it is over 100mph

teaston · 05-19-2018, 04:07 PM

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True and they look miles better, just surprised how sluggish it is over 100mph

Must be a combination of the less torque and that wide body causing drag. The N55 engine is supposedly more tuneable too so with both remapped may be the opposite way around.

Hooded · 05-19-2018, 05:27 PM

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Only a bummer on roads without corners on them!

Most dual carriage ways and motorways

NISFAN · 05-20-2018, 05:43 AM

I can't see past getting another powerful diesel. That will give you a good contrast to the M4. Not slow in day to day use, but bland enough to make the M4 feel more special. 335d or Audi equivalent should do it.

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NotGotABimmer23 Colonel 831 Rep 2,111 Posts Drives: 340i touring - incoming Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Leicestershire UK iTrader: (0)	Id get something a bit more practical than a 240i. Thats less practical than an m4 as well as being less fun. How about a 340i touring or a 440i GC? No idea what budget is but X3 is a good option.
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doomsday runner Captain 234 Rep 663 Posts Drives: X4M Comp & 335d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wakefield UK iTrader: (0)	I have had 3 x 335d's and a 435d, just want a change now I have the M4 also. __________________ Current: BMW X4M Comp, BMW 335d LCI
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doomsday runner Captain 234 Rep 663 Posts Drives: X4M Comp & 335d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wakefield UK iTrader: (0)	Was really thinking Golf R or Audi S3 Saloon. Seen so many good reports of Golf R, but just seemed a little dull on test today. __________________ Current: BMW X4M Comp, BMW 335d LCI
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KCH1984 Major 949 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: Tesla Model Y LR Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Glasgow, Scotland iTrader: (0)	S4 Avant? __________________ Gone: G05 X5 40d M Sport, F15 X5 30d M Sport, F30 330d xDrive, F21 M135i, E87 123d
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NISFAN Major General 3487 Rep 9,709 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bedford UK iTrader: (0)	I can't see past getting another powerful diesel. That will give you a good contrast to the M4. Not slow in day to day use, but bland enough to make the M4 feel more special. 335d or Audi equivalent should do it.
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